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Arizona Cardinals news 11/18: Injuries, the running game and the schedule

Tuesday morning links on the Cards and the NFL.

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Monday had some news about the Cardinals. Steve Keim talked about the offensive line play. Andre Ellington's effectiveness was a topic of conversation. The injury news was there, too.

Here are your stories to start the day!

Cardinals:

Cardinals Blogs | Keim: It’s about being proactive and aggressive
General Manager Steve Keim didn’t have a whole lot of newsy things to say during his weekly appearance on the "Doug and Wolf" show on Arizona Sports 98.7, but that’s probably a good thing.

Streaking Cardinals Wary Of Schedule
While team is 9-1, path to NFC supremacy still has difficult stops along way

Knee Hopefully Won't Sideline Larry Fitzgerald
Notebook: Niklas ankle injury could be serious; Cards need more out of Ellington

Are The Cardinals The Best Team In The NFL? - ESPN Video - ESPN
ESPN Video: Mark Schlereth ranks the Cardinals among the elite teams in the NFL.

Michael Floyd re-emerges in Arizona Cardinals' offense in big ways - ESPN
After a three-game disappearing act, Arizona Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd re-emerged Sunday with all the theatrics of a magic show.

Fantasy: Trade Targets - ESPN Video - ESPN
ESPN Video: With the fantasy trade deadline looming, Matthew Berry discusses players to buy and sell at the deadline.

Fantasy: Cardinals' Wideouts - ESPN Video - ESPN
ESPN Video: Christopher Harris analyzes the Cardinals' wideouts for Week 12.

Fantasy: Larry Fitzgerald - ESPN Video - ESPN
ESPN Video: ESPN fantasy analyst Stephania Bell discusses Larry Fitzgerald's knee injury.

Bruce Arians: Andre Ellington's practice schedule impacting on-field production - Arizona Cardinals Blog - ESPN
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians thinks holding Andre Ellington out of practice on Wednesdays is having an effect on the field.

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim discusses Todd Bowles extension - ESPN
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim explains why the team extended defensive coordinator Todd Bowles' contract.

Cardinals-Lions punt ruling confused even the experts | ProFootballTalk
One of Sunday's strangest plays happened in Arizona, where a Cardinals punt was stopped from going into the end zone by Arizona's Justin Bethel, who got two hands on the ball and tossed it back into the field of play just before his momentum carried him into the end zone.

Many factors contribute to Arizona Cardinals' woeful running game
Conventional wisdom would say the Arizona Cardinals will rely more on their running game now that backup quarterback Drew Stanton is under center.

Arizona Cardinals' Deone Bucannon making his mark at different position

Arizona Cardinals' Deone Bucannon making his mark at different position

All-Access with Bruce Arians: Fitz should be fine, running game is not

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians meets the media the day after every game, often times explaining injury situations as well as anything else he may have seen the day before.

Arizona Cardinals confident, grounded as they move forward with NFL's best record

Every year the NFL sees teams come out of nowhere to contend. The Arizona Cardinals have not exactly come out of nowhere, given that they won 10 games last season and finished the campaign winners of seven of their last nine.

Arizona Cardinals confident, grounded as they move forward with NFL's best record

Every year the NFL sees teams come out of nowhere to contend. The Arizona Cardinals have not exactly come out of nowhere, given that they won 10 games last season and finished the campaign winners of seven of their last nine.

NFL:

Monday Night Football, Steelers vs. Titans: Pittsburgh rallies for comeback win - SBNation.com

The Steelers got off to a great start only to see Tennessee control the middle of the game and build an 11-point lead. The Titans couldn't hang on, however, with Le'Veon Bell leading the comeback in a 27-24 Steelers win.

Jim Harbaugh, 49ers are trying to stay focused - SBNation.com

It's been a tough year for the 49ers head coach, as he's dealt with rumors about his job and a rash of injuries. Yet, Harbaugh and his players are doing their best to concentrate on winning.

MMBM Week 11: How to tackle Rob Gronkowski - SBNation.com

The week's most important NFL column teaches you how to bring down the untacklable man.

Jay Gruden says RG3 'needs to worry about himself' - SBNation.com

Robert Griffin III was the target of several critical comments made by Washington head coach Jay Gruden on Monday.

2015 NFL mock draft: Jameis Winston takes New York - SBNation.com

Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and imagine the Florida State star as a Jet. Try not to have a mental breakdown because of this thought.

Jonas Gray 'writing a great story' after 4-TD breakout - SBNation.com

From practice squad to Patriots hero, the first-year running back introduced himself to the NFL with a breakout night against the Colts.

What every Washington fan is thinking after Week 11 - SBNation.com

At SB Nation, we believe fans should give press conferences, especially after their team loses to the 1-8 Buccaneers.

Why the DEA is investigating NFL teams and what comes next - SBNation.com

The DEA stopped multiple NFL roads teams on Sunday to investigate potential violations concerning prescription painkillers. Here's the background you need to know what's going on.

Anquan Boldin's rise from The Muck to NFL stardom - SBNation.com

Pahokee, Florida, has grown more than precious sugar cane from its rare soil - it has nurtured over 60 NFL players. This is the story of Anquan Boldin's rise from the fields of Pahokee to NFL stardom.

NFL standings and playoff picture 2014: Patriots, Cardinals out front in Week 11 - SBNation.com

The Cardinals lead the NFC West and the AFC North is still up for grabs after a wild Week 11.

Jonas Gray's big night included punching a guy in the nuts - SBNation.com

Turns out you gotta watch out for the sack on both sides of the ball.